Southwestern Maple Pecan Cookies

A southwestern take on maple pecan cookies, built around lime, cumin, smoked paprika, and cilantro.

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Cream butter and sugars.
3. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
4. Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Fold in the featured ingredient.
6. Scoop onto baking sheets and bake 9 to 12 minutes.